Is BNS Section 329 (Criminal Trespass) bailable?

Yes, criminal trespass is bailable, and the accused is entitled to immediate release on bail upon executing standard bonds.

Can police arrest a trespasser caught in the act without a warrant?

Yes, criminal trespass is classified as a cognizable offence. Police have the authority to arrest a trespasser on the spot without an advance warrant.

What is the penalty for criminal trespass under BNS?

It carries a maximum penalty of up to 3 months of imprisonment, or a fine of up to 5,000 rupees, or both, triable by Any Magistrate.

Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule

BNS Section 329 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 329: (1) Criminal trespass and house- trespass under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines

Criminal trespass

Bail Status

✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)

Arrest Authority

Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable Court

Any Magistrate

Prescribed Punishment

Imprisonment for3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both

House-trespass